Reviews
“At age 75, I developed lower back and hip problems. I experienced a variety of symptoms, including limited hip rotation, pain climbing stairs, pain when I sat, pain when I stood up after sitting, and pain when side-sleeping. For well over a year I saw a number of doctors and physical therapists who provided only limited or temporary relief. Then I learned about Chris Sovey. After his thorough evaluation (lasting more than one and a half hours), Chris recommended strengthening and stretching exercises that quickly led to relief and then to my full recovery. In just three months I was pain free.
Unlike previous providers, Chris designed an exercise regimen that zeroed in on my particular muscle weaknesses. His 50-minute sessions (and frequently longer) provided enough time for me to learn exactly how to do the exercises to get the most benefit from them. And he easily adapted or suggested a substitute when an exercise was too difficult or painful for me.
Chris brings commitment and creativity to helping his clients become pain-free. Because he is also a registered nurse, he brings a wealth of medical knowledge to each session. For example, during my evaluation, he identified a neurological problem with my feet, which two podiatrists missed, and suggested I report it to my internist. His dedication to his clients and his broad knowledge have proved invaluable to me. I am continuing to work with him on some neck/shoulder issues and have made marked improvement.”
“I highly recommend the physical therapy services provided by Chris Sovey. Chris has treated me for my severe back and shoulder pain. I am now virtually pain free and am starting to return to my prior level of functioning. Chris was consistently patient, optimistic and encouraging. He also provided me with videos of the prescribed exercises to ensure that I was performing them correctly. I would certainly recommend his services to my friends and family.”
I am so glad I found Chris Sovey at Healthy Consumer Physical Therapy (HCPT). I have worked with Chris for almost a year. My experience with HCPT has been far better than physical therapy experiences I have had previously.
I have an inherited connective tissue disorder that makes my joints loose (ehlers danlos syndrome). Previous physical therapists checked the boxes on the insurance paperwork for a bad knee, a bad shoulder, etc. Chris looks at the whole picture and has helped me greatly improve my overall joint stability and pain. When problems come up in different joints, he is flexible with adapting my plan of care to meet my new needs. He is proficient in so many different techniques for gentle joint manipulation and strengthening. Chris records videos on my phone so that I can remember how to do exercises at home. He updates a spreadsheet with my exercise routine, so that I can refer to the progression of exercises.
He is prompt with paperwork needed for my insurance and other doctors. If you want a thorough, professional, and considerate physical therapist I highly recommend Chris Sovey at Healthy Consumer Physical Therapy.
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